Hyundai Elantra GT 2018: Hyundai i30 for the US market

Contents of the review:

• Appearance
• Salon
• 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT specifications
• Security systems
• The cost and configuration of 2018-2019 Hyundai Elantra GT

In the first half of February 2017, the Korean carmaker Hyundai presented a sports version of the Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback at the annual Chicago auto show. True, it should be noted right away that in the American market the car is offered under the name Hyundai i30, and also has nothing to do with the Hyundai Elantra sedan presented in Russia.

Inside the company, the novelty is positioned as compact and powerful sports hatchback, the main advantages of which are: perfected handling, comfortable and roomy interior, expressive appearance and expensive finishing materials. But in fact, before us is a slightly redesigned and equipped with more efficient engines, the Hyundai i30 hatchback, so beloved by the inhabitants of the Old World.

Curiously, in the American market, the Hyundai Elantra GT is also offered in a special "Sport" modification, which has received a more aggressive exterior design, larger wheels and red decorative elements in the cabin.

Exterior Hyundai Elantra GT 2018

From whatever side you look, the new Hyundai Elantra GT looks stylish, modern and dynamic. Frontal part of the body Decorated with predatory lighting equipment, an impressive size false radiator grille with a large “Hyundai” logo in the center, as well as an elegant front bumper with a built-in air intake and a pair of vertical foglights.

Hatchback profile It stands out with a long bonnet, attractive sidewall embossing, a sloping roofline and large 17-inch wheels.

Elantra GT feed received colorful side lights, a compact tailgate, as well as a monumental bumper with high-positioned rear fog lights.

In the "Sport" version, the stern is supplemented by a pair of large "trunks" of the exhaust system, as well as light-alloy wheels with an increased radius (R18).

The external dimensions of the novelty are:

The minimum declared ground clearance, as can be seen from the table, is 140 mm, which is enough for confident movement both in the city and outside it (highway, country road, etc.).

Potential owners are offered a choice of 6 colors: Ceramic White, Symphony Air Silver, Summit Gray, Electric Blue Metallic, Scarlet Red Pearl and Black Noir Pearl.

In addition, several options for the design of rims have been proposed. The curb weight of the car, depending on the level of equipment, ranges from 1316-1441 kg.

Interior Hyundai Elantra GT 2018

The interior design of Hyundai Elantra GT meets the brand's European laconicism, excellent ergonomics, high-quality assembly and expensive finishing materials. In addition, the car received a large number of modern equipment, and all this at a very affordable cost.

Driver's seat meets with an attractive appearance and convenient in practice multifunctional steering wheel, as well as a strict and informative instrument cluster.

The dominant place on the central dashboard is reserved for a large display of the multimedia system, under which there is a block of air duct deflectors, a number of auxiliary keys and an original interior climate control unit, which has received several mechanical buttons, multifunctional rotors and a small LCD display.

In the "Sport" modification, the front dashboard, seats and steering wheel are decorated with red decorative inserts and red stitching, reminiscent of the hatchback's more sporty nature.

Comfortable and stylish looking front seats provide excellent lateral support and pleases with a large number of adjustments. Between the front seats there is a transmission tunnel, on which the gearshift lever, the electronic parking brake button, cup holders and auxiliary buttons are located, which are responsible for various functions and systems of the car.

Also, the front riders are offered a comfortable armrest, in the depths of which there is a box for every little thing.

Rear sofa profiled for two, but easily accommodates three passengers, and there is enough free space in all directions. Amenities include a separate duct deflector unit and a folding center armrest.

In rich trim levels, the car is equipped with a panoramic roof, visually increasing the already rather big, by the standards of the class, salon.

Trunk volume in the stowed state it is 395 liters, and with the backs of the rear sofa lowered - 1301 liters, which is an order of magnitude more than direct competitors such as Ford Focus, the new Mazda 3 and the 7th generation Volkswagen Golf. In the underground luggage compartment, there was a place for a spare tire and a repair kit, which is indispensable on long trips.

Customers are offered a choice of 5 different interior trim colors, including one combined.

Specifications Hyundai Elantra GT 2018

While the European version of the Hyundai i30 is offered with petrol engines from 1.4 to 1.6 liters (power - from 100 to 140 hp) and 1.6-liter diesel (power from 95 to 136 hp) .), The revised Hyundai Elantra GT is equipped with:

1. A basic 2-liter four-cylinder petrol engine that generates 165 "horses" and a maximum torque of 203 Nm. The ferry to this engine can be made up of a modern 6-speed "mechanics" or "automatic".
2. The top 1.6-liter turbo petrol T-GDI, producing 204 "horses" and a peak torque of 265 Nm. This engine is offered exclusively in the "GT Sport" modification and can be aggregated with a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed "robot" with a dual clutch system.

Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not disclose not only the dynamic characteristics, but also information about the average fuel consumption. However, it is worth remembering the Kia Soul GT also equipped with a 1.6-liter 265-horsepower T-GDI gasoline engine, providing acceleration from 0 to 100 in 7.8 seconds. and reaching a maximum speed of 200 km / h. Therefore, it is safe to say that the Hyundai Elantra GT Sport has at least the same characteristics.

All torque is transmitted exclusively to the front axle, and reinforced disc brakes are responsible for braking in a circle. As standard, the hatchback is equipped with a budget semi-independent suspension type with MacPherson struts in front and a torsion beam at the rear, and in the GT Sport modification - an independent rear multi-link.

The novelty is based on the seriously modified suspension of the previous generation Hyundai i30, and the body is 53% of high-strength steel grades. Separately, we will highlight the presence of the Drive Mode system, which allows you to change the characteristics of the operation of various parts of the car.

Safety systems of the new Hyundai Elantra GT

The new Hyundai Elantra GT offers a wide range of safety systems, which include:

• Seven airbags;
• Stabilization system and ABS;
• Adaptive cruise control;
• Start-Stop system;
• LED optics;
• Frontal Collision Warning System;
• Monitoring sensors for "dead" zones;
• Emergency deceleration system with pedestrian recognition function;
• Assistant to keep a car within a given lane;
• Rear Cross-traffic Alert system;
• Car retention system on the slope;
• Parktronic;
• Rain and tire pressure sensor;
• Fasteners for installing child seats;
• Seat belts and more.

However, it should be noted that most of the equipment is not available in the basic equipment.

As noted earlier, the body of the hatchback is made with the active use of high-strength grades of steel, and is also supplemented with special zones of predictable deformation, the purpose of which is to minimize damage by distributing the impact force throughout the body of the car.

Options and price tag 2018-2019 Hyundai Elantra GT

In the North American market, the Hyundai Elantra GT price starts at $ 19.35 thousand (about 1.2 million rubles), while the GT Sport version will cost at least $ 23.25 thousand (about 1.43 million . rub.).

The list of standard equipment includes:

• 6-speed manual transmission;
• 17-inch wheels;
• Anti-lock braking system;
• Brake Assist, VSM, ESC, TCS and US;
• Wheel pressure level sensors;
• 3-point seat belts;
• LATCH child seat attachment system;
• Airbegs front and side;
• LED DRL;
• Folding back sofa in a ratio of 40:60;
• Multimedia center with 8 "-monitor and support for Android Auto / Apple CarPlay;
• Air conditioner;
• Multi-wheel;
• 3.5-inch on-board computer screen and much more.

In the GT Sport version, the list of equipment is supplemented:

• Lane change assistance system;
• Sensors for tracking "dead" zones and information on cross-traffic;
• Climate control;
• 4.4-inch color display of the board computer;
• Finishing the steering wheel and gearshift knob in genuine leather;
• Electronic parking brake;
• 18-inch "rollers", etc.

As an option, premium speakers from Infinity with 7 speakers, a panoramic roof, an advanced multimedia center with navigation, leather trim and an extended list of security systems are available.

Conclusion

The Hyundai Elantra GT is an attractive and dynamic sports hatch that offers its customers a clean, well-assembled and spacious interior, high-performance equipment, and a wide range of basic and optional equipment.

Moreover, against the background of the main competitors in the face of the VW Golf of the 7th generation, Mazda 3 and Ford Focus, the hatchback has a more spacious interior and a spacious trunk, which makes it more attractive in everyday use.

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